Dive into the prodigious beginnings of one of classical music's most celebrated geniuses with "Mozart - The Early Years." This comprehensive collection showcases the early works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a child prodigy who began composing at the tender age of four. Spanning a variety of genres including opera, chamber music, and classical piano, the album offers a fascinating glimpse into the formative years of a musical mastermind.
From his first compositions to his early operas, this album features 36 tracks that highlight Mozart's precocious talent and burgeoning creativity. Listen to the delicate intricacies of "Bastien und Bastienne" and the vibrant energy of the "Divertimento in D Major, K. 136," also known as the "Salzburg Symphony No. 1." The album also includes the exuberant "Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165" and the charming "Minuet in G Major, K. 1," arranged for piano by E. Fischer.
Recorded under the Naxos Special Projects label and released on April 25, 2025, this collection is a treasure trove for both seasoned classical enthusiasts and those new to Mozart's music. With a total runtime of 2 hours and 42 minutes, the album provides an immersive journey through the early works of a composer who would go on to redefine the classical landscape.
Explore the foundational pieces that set the stage for Mozart's illustrious career, and witness the evolution of a young composer whose work would transcend generations. "Mozart - The Early Years" is not just a compilation of early compositions; it's a testament to the enduring legacy of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, whose music continues to captivate and inspire.
Tracks
Bastien und Bastienne, K. 50Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Capella Istropolitana, Barry Wordsworth
I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jenő Jandó
IV. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
IV. SanctusWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Cologne Chamber Orchestra, Christoph Poppen, WDR Rundfunkchor Köln
II. Allegro di moltoWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Capella Istropolitana, Richard Edlinger
I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jenő Jandó, Concentus Hungaricus, Ildiko Hegyi
Cavatina - Si, ma d'un altro amoreWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Raphaël Boulay, Michael Chance, Jill Feldman, Rosa Mannion, Howard Milner, Lorna Windsor, Paris Sorbonne University Choir, Concerto Armonico Budapest, Jacques Grimbert
II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Stepan Turnovsky, Mozart Akademie, Johannes Wildner
II. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Eder Quartet
I. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
IV. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, János Fehérvári, Eder Quartet
Divertimento in D Major, K. 136, "Salzburg Symphony No. 1": I. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Capella Istropolitana, Richard Edlinger
Exsultate, jubilate, K. 165: AlleluiaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Priti Coles, Camerata Cassovia, Johannes Wildner
II. AndanteWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
III. AllegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Jenő Jandó
Allegro - Andante - Allegro - Andante - Marcia da CapaWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Salzburg Chamber Orchestra, Harald Nerat
II. AdagioWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Takako Nishizaki, Capella Istropolitana, Johannes Wildner
IV. Molto allegroWolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Northern Chamber Orchestra, Nicholas Ward
Minuet in G Major, K. 1 (Arr. E. Fischer for Piano)Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Michael Tsalka
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